When bad weather strikes, even the most prepared homeowners can’t always prevent damage to their properties. The experts at Consumer Reports share important tips on what to do after a storm and the tools you’ll need to clean up the mess.
B efore you lift a finger, Consumer Reports says it’s imperative to document the damage. Consumer Reports, Lisa Gill says to t ake pictures, and w rite down an inventory of everything that’s lost and that’s been damaged. Contact the insurance company and do not begin to repair or clean up. You want to wait until the adjuster arrives to survey the damage .
Wait until you receive written confirmation from your insurance company that you can start the repair process. After that, Consumer Reports’ Paul Hope says there are plenty of tools available to help…